| Make : VAN-CON | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V308000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050705 | Date Added to Database: 20050705 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VAN-CON, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VAN-CON, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 406 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VAN-CON 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR 15, 16, 20, 25, AND 30 PASSENGER SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GMC, CHEVROLET, AND FORD CHASSIS. IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE MICROSWITCHES USED INTERNALLY TO POSITION THE STOP ARM SIGN IN THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS MAY MALFUNCTION, CAUSING THE SIGN TO OPEN OR CLOSE IN AN IMPROPER POSITION, OR TO NOT OPEN AT ALL. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING MOTORISTS SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION. |
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Remedy:
VAN-CON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND SPECIALTY MFG. WILL PROVIDE FREE OF CHARGE A SERVICE KIT (PART NUMBER 005178) WITH A SWITCH PACK THAT IS NOT SENSITIVE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER AND WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THE MICROSWITCH HEATER WIRING IS PROPERLY CONNECTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPECIALTY MFG. AT 800-951-7867 OR VAN-CON AT 732-356-8484. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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